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HMS Glory, Colussus Class aircraft carrier entering the Grand Harbour in
HMS Glory, Colussus Class aircraft carrier entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in 1950 Date: 1950
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Media ID 14116288
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Bring a touch of history to your correspondence with our exquisite HMS Glory greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of the Colossus Class aircraft carrier, HMS Glory, entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in 1950, these cards are a perfect blend of nostalgia and elegance. Printed with high-quality details from Mary Evans Prints Online, each card is a unique work of art that is sure to impress. Send a piece of history with every greeting and make your message stand out with our HMS Glory cards."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "HMS Glory: A Colossus Class Aircraft Carrier's Grand Entrance into Malta's Grand Harbour (1950)" 2. Description: This photograph captures the moment of pride and triumph as the HMS Glory, a Colossus Class aircraft carrier, gracefully enters the historic Grand Harbour of Malta in 1950. The image is a testament to the power and grandeur of British naval might during the 1950s, an era marked by the Cold War and the need for a strong maritime presence. 3. Background: The Colossus Class aircraft carriers were a significant development in the Royal Navy's fleet, offering the capability to launch and recover large numbers of aircraft. HMS Glory, commissioned in 1949, was the third of these impressive vessels. The ship's visit to Malta was a crucial part of the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet's operations, demonstrating the UK's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. 4. Scene: In the photograph, the HMS Glory can be seen approaching the Grand Harbour, its massive silhouette framed against the backdrop of the Maltese coastline. The ship's distinctive island superstructure, housing the flight deck and the various aircraft, stands tall against the clear blue sky. The image is a stunning representation of the carrier's immense size and the engineering marvel that it represented during the 1950s. 5. Impact: The photograph not only showcases the HMS Glory's impressive presence but also highlights the close relationship between the UK and Malta. The warm welcome extended to the ship and its crew reflects the strong bonds forged between the two nations during World War II and the post-war era. This image serves as a reminder of a bygone era, when the world was on the brink of significant change, and the role of powerful naval forces in maintaining global peace and security was paramount.
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